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Adopted by the European Union in 2006, the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) governs the manufacture and use of chemical substances in Europe. Despite its importance, REACH has often been criticised for being slow and complex. These concerns prompted calls for reform as part of the…

Will our waterproof cycling rain jackets still keep out the elements now that the old way of manufacturing is being banned

The model cares for her well-being by using a curated, tropical climbing garden in her backyard – its calming effects go far beyond beauty (and it works in any outdoor environment)

UK ‘among most nature-depleted countries in the world’ warns environment secretary

A captive breeding program has reintroduced an obscure, carnivorous native marsupial into the wild in South Australia.

Thousands of people, including musician and ex-environment minister Peter Garrett, are expected to attend a blockade of the Port of Newcastle

Seemingly innocuous daily tech rituals can come with a higher cost than users might think

A deep dive into the many benefits of cycling, from physical and mental health boosts to bringing people together

The Environment Department published criteria for what can count towards a global target to protect 30% of land by 2030.

The Standard 100’s list of people shaping London include categories for Science & Medicine and the Environment: among those named are Tim Spector and the Duke of Westminster

Department’s finances were slashed during austerity and campaigners say more cuts will stall progress to meet nature and climate targets